About
Mission
New York Theatre Ballet provides an intimate environment for the performance, study, and appreciation of classical and contemporary dance, with a commitment to cultural enrichment and enjoyment for all.
Promo Video
Overview
New York Theatre Ballet was founded in 1978 by its artistic director, Diana Byer. It is the most widely seen chamber ballet company in the United States. “New York Theatre ballet confirms its status as an invaluable company,” says Alastair Macaulay of the New York Times. (April 2010) NYTB has earned national acclaim for its restoration and revival of small masterworks by great choreographers and for its innovative hour-long ballets based on children’s literature.
NYTB tours family and adult programs both nationally and abroad. Its audiences know the Company for its theatrical expressiveness, high production quality, and intimate accessibility to every audience member.
History
For more than 30 years, NYTB has produced, for adult and family audiences, dozens of classic masterpieces and contemporary ballets. Its roster includes dances by Frederick Ashton, Merce Cunningham, Agnes de Mille, José Limón and Antony Tudor. In April 2010, NYTB appeared with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall to a sold out house. NYTB has been invited to perform at dance venues such as Jacob’s Pillow, Kaatsbaan, and New York’s City Center.
